Sonic Youth

Legendary Ritchie Blackmore Spins Tall Tale of Vertigo, Cancels Concerts

Ritchie Blackmore, the iconic guitarist from DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW, recounts a harrowing bout with vertigo last November. This dizzying ordeal forced the cancellation of four shows in the six-date U.S. East Coast tour by BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, his renaissance-infused rock ensemble.

In an insightful exchange with Gary Graff of Guitar Player magazine, Blackmore candidly admits the severity of the episode, cheekily noting it as an experience he wouldn't inflict upon his worst adversary. This incident underscores the often unpredictable nature of health, even for seasoned rock legends.

Ritchie Blackmore Rocks Six Decades, Lands Guitar Lifetime Award Finale

The National GUITAR Museum bestows its annual "Lifetime Achievement" Award upon the illustrious Ritchie Blackmore, whose guitar saga stretches across six decades.

This marks Blackmore as the sixteenth honoree to receive such a commendation. His inclusion in this exclusive company places him alongside notable forerunners like Honeyb...